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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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